I run VIC'S BUSKERS ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC'S in Surrey and Hampshire. A full PA set-up is provided including piano at most venues. There are opportunities for "feature sets" from time to time. Performers who have played at my nights or festival stages I have organised include in no particular order:
Byron Johnston, JJMD, Julia K., Carly Rockett, Claire Phoenix, Hannah Dorman, Jules Manning, Gavin Thomas, The Blue Light, Steve Grattan, Aimée, Damien Flynn, Amalthea, Billy Irvine, David Alexander, Anna Neale, Darin Robinson, Ed Ridgeon, Floron, Brassneck, Doug Tait, Blue 2, The Source, Dan Britton, Chris Conway, Jay Parrack, 3 Style, Mark Buck, All Things Considered, Philippa Berry, Georgiee & Dennis, Hidden Image, Manu, Sunday's Child, Bourbon Roses, Hannah Scott, Ashley Hayes, Lee Westwood, Nick Shorey, Mike Dawes, Indi Fisher, Lisa Theunissen,This Way Up....and many many many more..............
Influences
As a performer myself my influences are very many and varied: Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Smokey Robinson, Neil Young, Cole Porter, Bob Dylan, Lennon/McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton - they all influence me for different reasons.
I've always liked good piano players like Nat Cole, Oscar Peterson, Joe Sample, Johnnie Johnson, Fats Domino, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Billy Joel, Monty Alexander and many more.
If you would like to play at my VIC'S BUSKERS ACOUSTIC NIGHTS in SURREY and HAMPSHIRE send me an email at vic.cracknell@btinternet.com and join my mailing list or text/phone 07917 403052. I am less likely to pick up messages at My Space. The nights get quite booked up!
An opportunity for musicians to perform to a friendly supportive audience. Regular venues:
..............................................................................................GUILDFORD - 2ND or 3RD THURSDAY @ The Keep........................................................................................................FARNHAM - LAST THURSDAY @ the Plough......................................................................................................HASLEMERE - 1ST SUNDAY @ the Prince Of Wales, Hammer...................................................................................................FLEET - LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ Propaganda Music Canteen...................................................................................................ALTON - LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH @ Railway Arms...............................
It is mainly pre-booked slots for these. A great opportunity for acoustic singer songwriters to get their music out there!
More at www.vicsbuskers.co.uk
About me - I am a gigging musician (vocals, piano/guitar). I've been a professional musician since 2005 and do a lot of gigs either solo or with my band around Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. My solo gigs comprise of popular cover songs and some of my own compositions.
More at www.viccracknell.co.uk
Heya Vic just saying thanx for last sunday at Propaganda, had brilliant time listening and playing and love to come back again if thats possible sometime... Luke x
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Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.
Hi, hope things are going well. If you're not busy you may like to consider coming along, this promisies to be an excellent evening of music in one amazing venue dee & linda
Hey Vic, thanks for your request and your comment. Great sounds here on your page - I will definately give you a shout when I am next up that way, and hopefully get to play at one of your acoustic nights. How long have you been making your music for???? - Speak soon - Kadesha.
Hi Vic Excellent gig last night at The Keep. Some great acts - I love performing there & got some really positive feedback about Who Calls the Shots. Cheers Peter Peter
